El Mercadito

May 22, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings4

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP/WASHROOM).
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (BEEF, PORK, COOKED RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. (CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHOWED UP 45 MINUTES LATER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 23
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD CONTAINER/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, RICE, SUGAR, BEANS ETC)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) (ONLY APRIL SERVICE REPORT ON AVAILABLE ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: FOUND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND A 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA). 2 DAY NOTICE ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
code 52
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE/BY WASHROOM IN REAR AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA. • CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS/BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR MOP ROOM AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ON TOP OF MOP CLOSET IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
code 57
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (07-19-19) POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 19, 2019: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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